Ecuador players console Brighton star Moises Caicedo after his nation are eliminated from the World Cup... as in-form midfielder is left DEVASTATED after defeat to Senegal
- Ecuador have been eliminated from the World Cup after losing 2-1 to Senegal
- Brighton's Moises Caicedo equalised for his side in the second-half of the game
- But Chelsea's Kalidou Koulibaly quickly restored Senegal's crucial lead
- Caicedo was seen lying face down as he came to terms with the upsetting result
- Click here for the latest World Cup 2022 news, fixtures, live action and results
Brighton midfielder Moises Caicedo had to be consoled by his Ecuador team-mates as he was reduced to tears following their elimination from the World Cup.
Gustavo Alfaro's side were sent home from Qatar after losing 2-1 to Senegal in their Group A grudge match and the Seagulls star appeared inconsolable after the game.
Having been a major part of Ecuador's team in the tournament - featuring in all three matches - the result was clearly a difficult one to stomach for the Brighton player, given they only needed a point to reach the last-16.
![Ecuador players rushed to console in-form midfielder Moises Caicedo after a loss to Senegal](https://i.dailymail.co.uk/1s/2022/11/29/18/65057811-11482635-image-a-18_1669746158252.jpg)
Ecuador players rushed to console in-form midfielder Moises Caicedo after a loss to Senegal
![The Brighton midfielder appeared overcome with emotion after his nation were eliminated](https://i.dailymail.co.uk/1s/2022/11/29/18/65057809-11482635-image-a-19_1669746166557.jpg)
The Brighton midfielder appeared overcome with emotion after his nation were eliminated
![The Ecuador midfielder played all three games for his nation as they crashed out in the groups](https://i.dailymail.co.uk/1s/2022/11/29/18/65058019-11482635-image-a-33_1669746259160.jpg)
The Ecuador midfielder played all three games for his nation as they crashed out in the groups
Caicedo was seen lying on the floor when one of his team-mates rushes over to console him. After little reaction from the Brighton player, his team-mate tries to lift him but was met with resistance.
Caicedo remained lying face down and turned his head away as he continued to come to terms with the result.
Some more of his team-mates walked over and quickly help him to his feet but the midfielder was obviously overcome with emotion and seemed reluctant to walk.
It was a devastating loss for the nation and Caicedo especially, given it was his goal in the second-half that gave his side the belief they could get the result they wanted.
![One of Caicedo's team-mates and an official initially went to help him to his feet at the end](https://i.dailymail.co.uk/1s/2022/11/29/18/65057813-11482635-image-a-32_1669746223196.jpg)
One of Caicedo's team-mates and an official initially went to help him to his feet at the end
![The midfielder scored a well-taken goal in the second-half to level the scoring in the game](https://i.dailymail.co.uk/1s/2022/11/29/18/65058017-11482635-image-a-34_1669746267294.jpg)
The midfielder scored a well-taken goal in the second-half to level the scoring in the game
It was a match of utmost importance for both sides - with the winner joining Holland in the knockout stages of the World Cup.
Watford's Ismaila Sarr gave Senegal the lead from the penalty spot in the first-half but Caicedo dragged his side level with a well-taken finish.
But the parity was short-lived as Chelsea's Kalidou Koulibaly scored his first ever international goal just two minutes later and restored Senegal's lead.
Ecuador were unable to find another goal and consequently were eliminated.
![The 21-year-old wheels away in celebration after scoring his side's equaliser in the match](https://i.dailymail.co.uk/1s/2022/11/29/18/65058081-11482635-image-a-35_1669746348678.jpg)
The 21-year-old wheels away in celebration after scoring his side's equaliser in the match
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